Monthly Archives: "August 2015"

Being petite has its advantages, but when it comes to dressing up you really don’t want to wear something that makes you look shorter! As a petite lady, there are a few important fashion tips for your stature; 1. Embrace Monochromes Wearing clothing with a single color. Wearing a single color clothing from head to

Also, water is wet. A new report released by Working Mother Research Institute examines why fewer women of color are advancing to executive ranks in the workforce when compared to their male counterparts and white female peers. Surveying more than 1,700 college-educated women, including 1,370 multicultural women, the study looked at how satisfied women of

One of the amazing aspects about being Black is the diversity of our community—including the diversity of religious beliefs and spiritual practices. This was highlighted in C. Imani Williams’ essay, “Beyond Christianity: Yes, Non-Religious Blacks Find Spiritual Connection Too,” published on For Harriet earlier this year. The article is a brilliant introduction into the religious

Halle, Beyoncé and Oprah do it. Lebron and even Shaq practice yoga too. Russell Simmons reportedly practices 90 minutes each and every day. Despite the image of yoga in the West as a practice that caters to elitist, young, petite upwardly-mobile whites.there is growing African American community that is embracing yoga and all of its benefits. Yoga is an

Gloria Steinem is all about sisterhood. In an interview with Black Enterprise, published on March 19, Gloria Steinem discussed the impact black women have had on the feminist movement and the idea that the movement has and continues to exclude them. “I thought they invented the feminist movement. I know we all have different experiences,

Prepare your mind and wallet, because you’re gonna want to buy a flight ASAP. Airfare is predicted to drop sharply in August and continue through the fall, according to industry researchers at Hopper.com, hitting what some say will be the lowest ticket prices they’ve seen in nearly four years. In other words, a trip that costs $629 if

Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions and Morgan Spurlock’s Cinelan have partnered to produce WE THE ECONOMY 20Short Films You Can’t Afford to Miss. Each film is helmed by an acclaimed filmmaker, each with their own creative vision. The series aims to drive awareness and establish a better understanding of the U.S. economy. Told through animation,